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f life at that time. Many examples show that enough knowledge about selfprotection along with enough courage and determination can help many survive. The most recent example is from May earthquake in Sichuan Province. When thousands of school kids were killed by collapsed( 坍塌的 ) school buildings, all students from a middle school survives even without a single one being hurt. That’s because of their timely and orderly escape, which they had been drilled in every semester. Japan has set a good example for us in safety lessons. Survival exercises are held in Japanese schools every year. With different kinds of petitions and training, schools help the students be aware and capable of surviving disasters. It’s good to see this program is the core( 核心 )of a national campaign to warn students the importance of personal safety. Chinese Education Ministry has called on all schools nationwide to give lessons on selfprotection knowledge in times of emergency every semester. Life is weak but can be strengthened when one is equipped with enough knowledge on how to best survive. 16. What will be helpful for students to survive nat ural disasters? (Please answer within 15 words.) ________________________________________ 17. Fill in the blank in paragraph 2 with a proper ph